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Joel Dickinson

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Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
📍 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Joel Dickinson is the Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service for New Brunswick. A graduate of the University of New Brunswick, his career began in the private sector before he joined the government in 2011. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who has held several senior roles, including President of the Regional Development Corporation.

Deeply committed to the provinces future, Joels professional focus is on improving government performance and fostering positive change for New Brunswick. He maintains a strong interest in current events and global news, following outlets like the BBC and The New York Times to stay informed on wide-ranging issues.

He played a pivotal role in leading the province of New Brunswick through its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Public Service Leadership
As the Head of the Public Service, his focus is on the effective and efficient management of government operations and delivering high-quality services to the public.
Process Improvement
He began his government career in the Lean Six Sigma program and is a certified Master Black Belt, focusing on continuous improvement and performance excellence.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Clerk of the Executive Council and Head of the Public Service
Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
1-2024 - 9-2025
President - Regional Development Corporation & Deputy COO - Executive Council Office
Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
10-2020 - 1-2024
Associate Deputy Minister and Deputy COO - Executive Council Office
Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
3-2019 - 10-2020
Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Executive Council Office
Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
6-2017 - 3-2019
Assistant Deputy Minister - Executive Council Office
Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
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Education
1999 - 2002
BBA
University of New Brunswick
1997 - 1999
Business Technology
New Brunswick Community College
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